Southern Utah weekend weather forecast: More rain to start but good chance of drying out

ST. GEORGE — According to the National Weather Service, this weekend’s weather for many parts of Southern Utah is expected to be stormy again for Friday but drying out in some areas on Saturday and Sunday.

With some areas still recovering from last weekend’s storms – including severe damage in Dammeron Valley – and a hazardous weather outlook in place, officials are warning people to be careful and keep an eye on weather conditions that can change rapidly.

Zion National Park

Friday’s forecast is partly sunny with a high of 90 and low of 65, with winds of 5-9 mph. There will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m., with a 30 percent chance of precipitation.

Saturday

Mostly sunny with a high of 89 and low of 64, with winds of 5-9 mph. There will be isolated showers and thunderstorms before 7 a.m., with a 20 percent chance of precipitation.

Sunday

Mostly sunny with a high of 92 and low of 64, with winds of 6 mph. There will be a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m.

Lake Powell

Friday

Friday’s forecast near the lake will be partly sunny with a high of 74 and low of 49, with winds of 6-10 mph. There will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon, with a 50 percent chance of precipitation.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with a high of 73 and low of 50, with winds of 5-10 mph. There’s a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with a high of 71 and low of 47, with winds of 5-8 mph. There’s a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.

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Markee Heckenliable has lived in St. George for 10 years and graduated from Dixie State University in 2018 with her bachelor's degree in mass communication. She's the former editor in chief of the Dixie Sun News, Dixie State's student-run news organization. She also served as features and news editor in the past. Markee is an avid coffee drinker and loves to spend time with her dogs more than her human friends.